And this post really hit home for me. Particularly this part:
"Nothing is without cost. Learning is no different. It requires sacrifices, both big and small. Ones you’ll have to make on a daily basis. Being a beginner, looking stupid, appearing as if you know less than you might—these are some of the sacrifices to learn and have a beginner’s mindset."
When I first started learning bass (my first instrument, at age 27), I felt like the dumbest person to ever try it. Luckily, because it was so new, and I knew I had little to build on, I leaned into asking dumb questions, and going through the basics again and again until they stuck.
But it was definitely painful to be so bad at something for such a long time.
And yet, now I'm extremely grateful, because I got to a level where I can just play for fun. Maybe not super well, but it's a form of self-expression. Like learning a new language.
P.S. The photo with the Mario-like question mark blocks was taken at a pub in Poznan where I live :) I even know the place, have been there a few times!
Thank you Mark! Guided meditation might be interesting, but I’m sure most who hear their own voice would disagree that it’s calming, so I’ll need to convince myself first 😂
That quote is definitely an inspiration. I also wrote this as a reminder that starting something new is never a bad idea, and of what it’s like to have the mindset of a beginner.
I’m hoping to draw from this experience in my regular day for the things I have experience in.
Great post Rasmus, very important message as well about starting something new and adopting the beginner's mindset! And great example with the cake, keep up the great work mate.
Thanks so much for sharing Silk & Spider, Rasmus!
And this post really hit home for me. Particularly this part:
"Nothing is without cost. Learning is no different. It requires sacrifices, both big and small. Ones you’ll have to make on a daily basis. Being a beginner, looking stupid, appearing as if you know less than you might—these are some of the sacrifices to learn and have a beginner’s mindset."
When I first started learning bass (my first instrument, at age 27), I felt like the dumbest person to ever try it. Luckily, because it was so new, and I knew I had little to build on, I leaned into asking dumb questions, and going through the basics again and again until they stuck.
But it was definitely painful to be so bad at something for such a long time.
And yet, now I'm extremely grateful, because I got to a level where I can just play for fun. Maybe not super well, but it's a form of self-expression. Like learning a new language.
P.S. The photo with the Mario-like question mark blocks was taken at a pub in Poznan where I live :) I even know the place, have been there a few times!
Thank you for reading Jakub! Interesting that you know the location of the picture—it looks like a fun place.
Well done! A piece on curiosity and beginners mindset.
Is that you voice?
Thank you for reading Antonio!
It is indeed my voice!
That is crazy, you speak like a 65 year old that lived 🤣
Haha, I’m definitely still experimenting with how excited or relaxed I should be, and what fits the vibe best! 😂
Do you have any preferences Antonio?
Once again Rasmus you have a wonderfully calming speaking voice, you really should do a sideline in guided meditation or something!
As for the content it reminds me of the quote from I think Socrates: "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
Thank you Mark! Guided meditation might be interesting, but I’m sure most who hear their own voice would disagree that it’s calming, so I’ll need to convince myself first 😂
That quote is definitely an inspiration. I also wrote this as a reminder that starting something new is never a bad idea, and of what it’s like to have the mindset of a beginner.
I’m hoping to draw from this experience in my regular day for the things I have experience in.
Great post Rasmus, very important message as well about starting something new and adopting the beginner's mindset! And great example with the cake, keep up the great work mate.